Savage Model 10: The 1000 dollar 1000 yard rifle

Published on September 18, 2013
Duration: 9:31

This review explores the Savage Model 10P-SR paired with a Lucid L5 scope as a budget-friendly option for 1,000-yard shooting. The setup, costing under $1,100, demonstrated impressive accuracy, achieving 0.5 MOA at 100 yards with Federal Gold Medal Match ammo and showing potential for extreme distances. The review highlights the effectiveness of the AccuTrigger and the scope's features for precision shooting.

Quick Summary

The Savage Model 10P-SR, priced at $649, and the Lucid L5 6-24x50mm scope, at $449, form a budget-friendly long-range setup under $1,100. This combination achieved consistent 0.5 MOA groups at 100 yards with Federal Gold Medal Match ammo.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Long Range Shooting Costs Challenge
  2. 01:07Savage 10P-SR & Lucid L5 Scope Overview
  3. 02:08Reaper Rifle 1000 Yard Performance Example
  4. 04:10Data Collection & Initial Zeroing
  5. 05:12Lucid L5 Scope Technical Features
  6. 05:53100-Yard Accuracy Testing
  7. 07:05Suppressed Shooting Test
  8. 07:35500-Yard Performance & Part 1 Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total cost of the Savage Model 10P-SR and Lucid L5 scope setup for long-range shooting?

The Savage Model 10P-SR has an MSRP of $649, and the Lucid L5 6-24x50mm scope is priced at $449. This brings the total cost for the rifle and scope combination to $1,098, making it a budget-friendly option for 1,000-yard shooting.

How accurate is the Savage Model 10P-SR with the Lucid L5 scope at 100 yards?

During testing, the Savage Model 10P-SR paired with the Lucid L5 scope achieved consistent 0.5 MOA (half-inch) groups at 100 yards when using Federal Gold Medal Match 168gr ammunition.

What are the key features of the Lucid L5 6-24x50mm scope?

The Lucid L5 scope features 6-24x magnification, a 50mm objective lens, a 30mm tube, and locking target turrets with precise 1/8 MOA adjustments. It also includes a side parallax focus adjustment for clarity at various distances.

Does adding a suppressor affect the point of impact with the Savage Model 10P-SR?

In testing, attaching a Huntertown Arms Kestrel 308 suppressor to the Savage Model 10P-SR did not result in a significant point-of-impact shift when engaging targets at 200 yards.

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